Security Attacks

Question 1

Define DDoS Attacks

Answer 1

Distributed Denial of Service Attacks, destroy utility of a network or resource

Question 2

Define Advance-Fee Fraud

Answer 2

You pay for something without asking a cast-iron guarantee in place of a return

Question 3

Define Phishing

Answer 3

Phishing is a form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware using messages

Question 4

Define Pharming

Answer 4

A cyberattack intended to redirect to a fake website to obtain personal information

Question 5

Define Ransomware

Answer 5

Malicious application of encryption technology - once installed on a target computer it encrypts the hardware, locking away all information stored there

Question 6

Define Social Engineering

Answer 6

The psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information

Question 7

What are examples of basic social engineering attacks

Answer 7

Spear Phishing, Baiting

Question 8

What are phases in the Social Engineering Life Cycle

Answer 8

Investigation, Hook, Play, Exit

Question 9

Define Investigation

Answer 9

Preparing the ground for attack; identifying the victim(s), Gathering background information, Selecting attack method(s)

Question 10

Define Hook

Answer 10

Deceiving the victim(s) to gain a foothold; Engaging the target, Spinning a story, Taking control of the interaction

Question 11

Define Play

Answer 11

Obtaining the information over a period of time; Expanding foothold, Executing the attack, Disrupting business or/and siphoning data

Question 12

Define Exit

Answer 12

Closing the interaction; Removing all traces of malware, Covering tracks, Bringing the charade to a natural end